Lidl usually do a 5kg bag for 2.99. Haven't checked this season yet though.

Original Poster

12th May 2017

Fergout79

Lidl usually do a 5kg bag for 2.99. Haven't checked this season yet … Lidl usually do a 5kg bag for 2.99. Haven't checked this season yet though.

I've been in lidl but no lumpwood charcoal only briquettes or instant

12th May 2017

£3.50 for 5kg from wilko

Original Poster

12th May 2017

fuzzz83

£3.50 for 5kg from wilko

yes if you are after briquettes but no lumpwood charcoal

12th May 2017

lumpwood is much better

12th May 2017

I prefer briquettes as I cook most things oven style or on rotisserie so I like an even heat. When cooking over a long period I use heat beads or cheap stuff for burgers, sausages etc

12th May 2017

Heat from me

12th May 2017

Fergout79

Lidl usually do a 5kg bag for 2.99. Haven't checked this season yet … Lidl usually do a 5kg bag for 2.99. Haven't checked this season yet though.

Aldi or Lidl had 2 for 1. A friend used and said only really good for short cooks or burning off fat, loads of smoke and lots of ash left. I am interested in trying this stuff though, may be ideal for quick, short cooks in the evening.

Original Poster

12th May 2017

Slim2k

Aldi or Lidl had 2 for 1. A friend used and said only really good for … Aldi or Lidl had 2 for 1. A friend used and said only really good for short cooks or burning off fat, loads of smoke and lots of ash left. I am interested in trying this stuff though, may be ideal for quick, short cooks in the evening.

Do you have a link for the 2 for 1 offer ? I have been in Lidl (not Aldi) and no lumpwood charcoal and no 2 for 1 offer even on the briquettes. I also previously checked Aldi's website and no sign of charcoal on sale yet.I know sometimes you can get good deals at the end of the season but so far at this time of year this is the best deal I could find (hence sharing it here)

​I have same problem it's very hard to keep the bbq hot enough for extended period of time. So if I am cooking chicken I've got to constantly top it up with lump wood but with the charcoal bricks it's very easy. Lump wood definitely burns hotter though so it's better for charring food fast.

18th May 2017

fishleg003

I have same problem it's very hard to keep the bbq hot enough for … I have same problem it's very hard to keep the bbq hot enough for extended period of time. So if I am cooking chicken I've got to constantly top it up with lump wood but with the charcoal bricks it's very easy. Lump wood definitely burns hotter though so it's better for charring food fast.

What lump are you using? I have cooked a butterflyed lambs left and spatchcock chicken over lump no problem and no top up. Also used a Cuban wood and got a 4/5hr smoke on some ribs back in March. I find cheaper lump isnt very good for long cooks and for them I use Oxford Charcoal. If I am smoking a porkbutt, I use briequets and the minion method to get a long slow burn.